National Cinema Day: How to grab $4 movie tickets at participating Florida theaters
What can $4 get you in 2023? One adult ticket to see Barbie, Oppenheimer or any other movie currently playing in theaters. The catch? The deal is part of the Cinema Foundation’s National Cinema Day, so you have one day to cash in on the savings.
The second National Cinema Day is Sunday and will celebrate the “power of movies to bring us all together, and discounted admissions for all movies at participating U.S. theaters in all formats (including Premium Large Format screens) will be no more than $4,” the Cinema Foundation said in a press release.
Here’s how you can make the most of National Cinema Day.
What theaters are celebrating National Cinema Day?
Approximately 30,000 screens across 3,000 locations are expected to take part in the one-day event, according to The Cinema Foundation, the non-profit organizing the event. Popular cinema chains, including AMC Theatres and Regal Movies, have also announced their participation in the event and are even offering discounted popcorn.
To buy tickets or see a list of participating theaters, visit NationalCinemaDay.org, Fandango or your local movie theater’s website or app.
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Pensacola theaters participating in National Cinema Day
Here are the participating AMC movie theaters in Pensacola:
AMC Bayou 15 — 5149 Bayou Blvd.
AMC CLASSIC Pensacola 18 — 6595 North W St.
National Cinema Day deals
A trip to the movies isn’t complete without popcorn. Moviegoers can celebrate National Cinema Day with a small popcorn and small drink combo for $4, plus tax, at Regal theaters. The same deal can be had at AMC theaters for $5, plus tax.
How to buy National Cinema Day tickets in Florida for $4
There is no special process to purchase tickets for National Cinema Day but ordering online is the easiest method. Here’s what to do:
Visit Fandango or the website of your favorite theater.
Find a National Cinema Day banner and click on it.
You should be taken to a movie showtimes page where you can select your movie, showtime and other options.
Setting the date to Aug. 27 should automatically set the ticket price to $4.
Follow the normal checkout process for your selected theater.
If you don’t see a National Cinema Day banner, you can try going straight to showtimes, setting the date to Aug. 27 and see if the price is reflected. If that doesn’t work, check with the theater about participation.
Movies you can watch on National Cinema Day
Summer hits including "Barbie," "Oppenheimer," "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" and "Blue Beetle" are on the menu as well as new films opening this weekend like "Gran Turismo," "Golda," "The Hill," "Retribution" and "Bottoms".
Recent family hits like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and Disney’s "The Little Mermaid Sing-Along", and classic re-releases like "Jurassic Park (3D)," "American Graffiti," "Lady Bird" and "Oldboy" are also part of the lineup. The $4 ticket will apply to all movies, screens and formats.
The event will also feature independent films and exclusive new content that can only be seen in theaters. A sneak peek of anticipated autumn releases is also expected to play before each screening.
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What is National Cinema Day?
National Cinema Day is a new “holiday” celebrated at the end of summer. More than 8 million people took part in last year’s inaugural National Cinema Day, organized by The Cinema Foundation, a non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Theater Owners.
More than 3,000 locations participate in the one-day event, and the inaugural celebration brought in $23.8 million for the day, which is 8% more than the previous Saturday’s sales.
National Cinema Day 2023 takes place on Sunday instead of Saturday and ticket prices increased one dollar. The average movie ticket in 2022 cost $10.53, according to the theater group.
What is The Cinema Foundation?
The Cinema Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to promoting the essential cinema exhibition industry by developing future diverse workforces and growing moviegoing communities through research, education, and philanthropy.
Since March 2022, the foundation is dedicated to shaping the future of the great collective experience of moviegoing and the cinema industry.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: National Cinema Day offers $4 tickets for Florida AMC, Regal theaters
